Emergency departments in Belfast have received an average of 25 people a day in 2023 presenting with mental health needs and emotional distress.
On average, 25 people a day in 2023 are presenting at Emergency Departments in Belfast experiencing emotional distress or mental health problems.
The numbers of people presenting with these issues range in the period from a low of 641 in January, to a high of 835 people in August 2023. "It's a very busy environment. And if someone has a level of emotional distress or feels very vulnerable that can be a very difficult place to be. Dr Corr emphasised that mental health patients can legitimately present at EDs, particularly if they have physical health needs connected to their mental health issues.
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